ARDOT: Roads are slush along US Highway 412
The Arkansas Department of Transportation reports that a recent winter weather event has left roads slushy, potentially impacting travel conditions across the state.
What’s Going Around: Flu update
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - As we continue to see flu cases climb across the Ozarks and the state, Missouri is now in the “High” category according to the CDC’s flu map. Arkansas is in the “Very High” category. “There’s typically always, at least, one peak...
Suspect in deadly Little Rock Family Dollar shooting identified as 16-year-old
Court records have identified a 16-year-old who is accused of killing two 17-year-olds in a last week shooting at Family Dollar.
Another Minor Earthquake Reported In Arkansas Region Within A Week
Another small earthquake of magnitude 2.2 struck 8 miles southwest of Williford, near Highland, Arkansas. It’s the second small “tremor” reported in the area within a week. Second “Tremor” Reported In Area Within A Week’s Time. The quake occurred at 3:51 PM CST on...
Arkansas school district returns to 5-day school week calendar
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The pandemic and changing times caused some public school districts to tinker with how they deliver learning like Cutter-Morning Star School District in Garland County. Three years ago, the district adopted a 4-day school week schedule or alternative calendar for elementary and high school...
List: Schools close due to inclement weather across Arkansas
ARKANSAS, USA — Schools in Arkansas are beginning to close as inclement weather arrives across the area. While some are closing for the entire day, others are opening late or having classes virtually. For a complete list of closures, click here. Schools closed:. Bentonville School District. Decatur School District.
Governor Sanders signs 23 bills into law, including education and firearm measures
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed 23 bills primarily focused on education and firearm measures into law on Tuesday, February 11. HB1056 - An act to create the joint committee on military and veteran’s affairs; to declare an emergency; and for other purposes.
ARDOT says state electirc vehicle infrasturcture plan has been suspended
The Arkansas Department of Transportation closed the current request for proposals for the Arkansas Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Deployment Program after it was suspended.
Cold temps could have been deadly, Trooper assists elderly man
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$16M worth of marijuana seized in Arkansas, ARDOT says
CRAWFORD COUNTY, Ark. - Arkansas Highway Police seized nearly 5,000 pounds of marijuana, marking one of the five largest drug seizures in history, according to the Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT).